Hakata Ndoro Dangle Silver Earrings

Hakata are the throwing bones referred to in stories about Africa. They are still used today in divining by trained and chosen practitioners. The patterns vary only slightly from one end of the continent to the other.

Sterling Silver earrings: Length 4.2cm

Pair as shown: Left hakata - young male; right hakata - wise woman. This combination gives balance. Can also be ordered as matching pair. Please specify when ordering.

You may also like

The Definitive Luxury Brand From Africa

Hakata, or divining dice, are very attractive in both design and symbolism. Striking to the eye, Hakata arouse interest in their use and in the cultural traditions of Zimbabwe. The design of the dice is well suited for use as adornment in Patrick’s jewellery collection. Hakata is the Shona term for animal bones, ndoro, fragments, fruit kernels and other such items that are used by diviners to forecast events and to diagnose illnesses. They are an important part of Zimbabwe’s cultural history and heritage. The dice themselves are most commonly found in sets of four and are carved from bone, ivory or wood.

How and why it's made

Every Patrick Mavros silver sculpture is made using the ancient technique of lost wax casting. Obtaining a silver sculpture of the original wax model is a long and involved process. The wax model is encased in liquid rubber which, once set, is carefully cut away to provide a negative. Into this cavity... More about silver casting »

Every Mavros piece is borne of our experiences in the natural world and of our respect for the environment. Every piece has a story. More about this piece »

Delivery

Complimentary Worldwide Delivery on all Orders Over £200

Delivery on orders less than £200:

Standard UK delivery 3-5 working days £5.00
Express UK delivery 1-2 working days £8.00
Standard International delivery 7-12 working days £12.00
Express International delivery 3-5 days working £30.00

Collection of your order can be arranged from our stores in London, Harare, Mauritius and Nairobi.
If this item is in stock, United Kingdom customers can expect delivery within 2 business days. For other customers world-wide, expect delivery within 7 to 12 days. If your selection is not in stock, we will inform you within 24 hours and an order will be placed that will be dispatched to you within three weeks. Each piece is lovingly handmade and we promise it's worth the wait!

Gift wrapping

Gift wrap is complimentary. This and every piece ordered here will come with our signature wrapping paper featuring silver elephants and the classic red ribbon.

Most pieces come in black signature Mavros embossed boxes, and some smaller pieces are placed in black velvet pouches prior to wrapping. See more about our gift wrap with photos here.

Silver cleaning

For the lifetime of your purchase, enjoy free silver cleaning service at our London flagship store. Deliver your pieces in person or by post and we'll clean them for you. Learn more about our silver cleaning service here. How do you clean sterling silver? Learn how you can clean silver yourself at home.